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group theory
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branch of mathematics that studies the algebraic properties of groups
Group theory is a branch of mathematics that studies groups, which are collections of elements combined with an operation (like addition or multiplication) that follow certain rules. It matters because groups appear throughout mathematics and physics, providing a fundamental framework for understanding symmetry, structure, and how different mathematical systems behave.
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Finite groups
Discrete groups Lattices
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